HTC stirred up the smartphone wars Tuesday with the launch of the metal-bodied HTC One M8 in New York. The unit has a 5-inch, 1,080p display, a micro SD memory card slot and two potent front stereo speakers. One of two rear cameras tracks depth, which lets you create images where one element is sharper than the rest. The clever HTC Mobile Dot View case lets you see incoming calls and other notifications without opening it. The HTC One M8 ($200 with plan) is on sale now from multiple carriers.

Interest in Pinterest Reaches a Fever Pitch. Pinterest is hot. In fact, in March 2012 the site served up 2.3 billion page impressions to over 4 million unique visitors a day. Who are these people? Why do Pinterest users respond so strongly to products that are pinned? This infographic from Tamba breaks down the stats, explaining why Pinterest is so powerful with its consumption-friendly audience.